We love this high-altitude expression of Cab. Sauv. made by a Frenchman in Argentina, aged 10 months in oak, 'old world style' - Our Review, 94 Olive paw prints.
vineyard located at 4,200 feet elevation
"Aromas of blueberry, ripe blackberry, graphite, cocoa and roasted coffee. It’s medium-to full-bodied with firm, powdery tannins, framing a core of cool blue and black fruit. Polished and intense with a long finish." - James Suckling - 94 pts
region: mendoza, argentina (valle de uco)
varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon (95%), Merlot (5%)
style: red
farming & cellar: sustainable, hand harvested, fermented two weeks in steel tanks, matured 10-12 months in 1st (new) and 2nd use oak barrels (90% French, 10% American)
pairing: asado w/ chimichurri naturally
